Multiplying Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What does it mean to multiply rational numbers?

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Multiplying rational numbers involves multiplying their numerators and denominators separately.

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What is the product of two positive rational numbers?

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The product of two positive rational numbers is always positive.

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What is the product of a positive and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive and a negative rational number is always negative.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is always positive.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you determine the location of the decimal point in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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The product is 10.4443.

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The product is -6.